noun
acculturation
Acculturation (noun) means a process by which the culture of a society changes on contact with a different one.
noun
1
A process by which the culture of a society changes on contact with a different one.
2
A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that they inhabit, starting at birth.
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Etymology
First attested in 1880; ad- (“toward”) + culture + -ation (“a process”); equivalent to acculturate + -ion
Rhymes for acculturation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of acculturation?
"acculturation" (noun) means a process by which the culture of a society changes on contact with a different one.
What are the different meanings of acculturation?
"acculturation" has 2 main meanings: 1. A process by which the culture of a society changes on contact with a different one; 2. A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that they inhabit, starting at birth.